Veterinary Technician Assistant - Treatment/Radiology

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialty and emergency hospital where your role as a Veterinary Technician Assistant will be pivotal in providing high-quality care to pets. You'll work in a dynamic environment, supporting both the Radiology and treatment departments, ensuring excellent patient care. This full-time position offers a supportive culture, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including education assistance and comprehensive health insurance. If you're passionate about animal welfare and ready to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Supportive Culture

Competitive Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Mental Health Services

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Employee Pet Care Discount

Annual Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with basic animal handling is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists in imaging appointments and support treatment floor.
• Provide patient care responsibilities including husbandry and cleaning.

Skills

Animal Handling

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Computer Systems Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Medical Recordkeeping Systems

Job description

Description

Timely Care, Growth, and Compassion

Are you a Veterinary Technician Assistant eager to combine your skills in both treatment and diagnostics? At Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), we offer a dynamic role that allows you to work in the fast-paced treatment area, while also supporting our cutting-edge Radiology department, including CT, ultrasound, and other diagnostic imaging.

Our Mission

Our goal is simple but profound: to improve the lives of pets, their families, and our community by providing compassionate, high-quality specialty and emergency care. If you share our passion for animal well-being and collaborative teamwork, we’d love you to explore this opportunity.

Who We Are

• We are a leading specialty and emergency hospital, housed in a state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility designed to handle a wide range of complex cases. With 13 specialty departments, our team includes top experts in fields like internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, and more, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.
• With 13 specialty departments, our team includes top experts in fields such as internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, and more, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.
• Our culture is built on continuous learning, mentorship, and genuine support, which means you’ll have ample opportunities to expand your skills alongside leaders in the industry.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant - Radiology/Treatment, you will support both the Radiology Department and the hospital’s treatment areas to provide excellent patient care and efficient service. In this role, you will:

• Assist radiologists in imaging appointments
• Support the treatment floor and assist specialty departments with daily patient care
• Provide patient care responsibilities including husbandry, laundry, walking dogs, and cleaning cages
• Restrain and handle canine and feline patients safely and confidently
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and team members (both verbal and written)
• Stock supplies and maintain cleanliness in treatment and diagnostic areas
• Help ensure overall hospital cleanliness and organization

We don’t just get through the workday; we embrace the challenges and triumphs that come with providing specialty and emergency care. You’ll be surrounded by professionals who share your commitment to excellence and a genuine passion for animal welfare.

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full-time position with the following available schedule:

• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Please note that some holidays are required

Compensation

• Starts at $19.00/hr

What’s in It for You?

At MVA, we take care of our team in the same way we care for our patients—wholeheartedly. We offer:

• Supportive culture with social events & team-building activities
• Competitive paid time off & holiday pay
• Paid volunteer time off
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement?
• Career growth & training opportunities to help you advance your skills and knowledge supported by our dedicated Education and Development team.
• Continuing education paid time off and allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health-focused services to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally
• Pet adoption reimbursement?
• 401(k) plan with a strong employer match
• Significant employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance so you’re always prepared for the next case
• A workplace where you’ll feel valued, heard, and excited to come to work each day

We know changing jobs can be a big step. We treat every interview as confidential, and if you’d prefer an informal conversation first, we’re happy to do that. We genuinely love what we do and would welcome the chance to share our passion with you!

Requirements

• Experience with basic animal handling
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow directions and seek clarification when needed
• Proficiency with computer systems and medical recordkeeping
• Commitment to professional growth and development

If you’re driven by the opportunity to support life-saving care, grow your career, and work alongside a passionate, dedicated team, apply today and join Metropolitan Veterinary Associates in making a difference for pets and their families!

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